Motorist run over by bus after collision with Shobha Karandlaje’s car, dies

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, April 08, 2024: In a fatal accident reported from Bengaluru on Monday, a motorist died after his two-wheeler collided with a parked car, which belonged to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje. The mishap took place near Ganesha temple in Bengaluru’s KR Puram area. The minister’s driver is among two people taken into custody in connection with the incident.

 

The incident took place when Ms Karandlaje, the BJP’s candidate for the Bangalore North constituency, reached the neighbourhood for canvassing ahead of the Lok Sabha election. The minister was not in the Toyota Fortuner at the time of the accident. Her driver opened the door on his side and Prakash, who was on a scooter, crashed into it and was thrown towards the road. Before he could get up, a privately-owned bus ra over him, killing him on the spot.

The drivers of the bus and Ms Karandlaje’s SUV have been taken into custody and further probe is on, police said.

Ms Karandlaje later told reporters that Prakash was a BJP worker and mourned his death. "We all are pained. Prakash was our dedicated worker, who used to be with us round-the-clock. We are with his family. We will pay the compensation from our party fund,” the minister said.